Falcon Aviation Academy @ Athens/Ben Epps Airport is an excellent airport for flight training. Home of the University of Georgia, Falcon Aviation Academy is the newest flight academy in the area in several years. Learn to fly in the most technologically advanced training aircraft in the country while benefiing from the environmet of a towered field. Some of the many facilites available include: an ILS precision runway with additional non-precision approachs, and a full time control tower. The geographic location allows training in multiple types of airspace including the Atlanta Class B while being far enough from Hartsfield to allow for no hassle training. Communication among many other areas is an important topic taught during all phases of pilot training and by training at Athens/Ben Epps Airport you will be emmersed in the world of Air Traffic Control from Day One. If you would like to visit the location or schedule an introductory flight, please call or e-mail for more information.
Take GA-316 East towards Athens
Take GA-10 Loop East Ramp (US-78 E)
Merge onto Athens Perimeter Hwy/US-29N/US-78E
Take Exit 8 for US-78/GA-10 towards Downtown Athens
Turn Right on US-78/GA10
Turn Left on Winterville Rd.
Turn Right on Ben Epps Drive
Take US-78 East (E Broad)
Continue past US-129 as US-78 turns into O'Conee St.
Turn Left on Winterville Rd.
Turn Right on Ben Epps Drive
At I-20, Take US-138 North for ~19 miles
Merge Right on US-78 East
Turn Right on US-316 East
Take GA-10 Loop North Ramp
Merge onto Athens Perimeter Hwy/US-29N/US-78E
Take Exit 8 for US-78/GA-10 towards Downtown Athens
Turn Right on US-78/GA10
Turn Left on Winterville Rd.
Turn Right on Ben Epps Drive